As seniors age, medical alarm systems are becoming an essential tool for providing peace of mind and safety. These devices, often worn as jewellery, allow the elderly to signal for help with the simple press of a button on their pendant, eliminating the need for a telephone when it’s out of reach.

At Aussie Group Security, we offer custom solutions tailored to your specific needs across Australia. Our medical alarms are designed to ensure that help is never far away, providing a critical lifeline for seniors living independently.

How Medical Alarms Work

When an emergency arises, the senior can press the button on their medical alert system, which will send an immediate signal for help. The device often produces a beeping sound to reassure the wearer that assistance is on the way. Some systems even allow for two-way communication with an operator while waiting for help to arrive.

These medical alarm systems, also known as Personal Emergency Response Systems, automatically terminate any ongoing calls and start an emergency call to notify healthcare professionals or a response team of the situation.

Our Notification and Response Process

The medical alarms, designed as wireless transmitters, are activated in times of emergency. Once the alert is triggered, Aussie Group Security forwards the call directly to our response team. You can also choose to have family members or other significant contacts notified of the emergency.

For seniors suffering from health conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, these devices offer a crucial lifeline, especially when they may forget essential details such as their name or address during a crisis. Many elderly people live alone, and a medical alarm system ensures that they are never truly without help.

What Happens If You Can’t Get Up?

For those with mobility issues, medical alarms can be lifesaving. As highlighted in the famous scenario, “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up,” these systems allow seniors to call for help when they are unable to assist themselves after a fall. In situations where a senior is left alone, it’s a good idea to provide a trusted neighbour or the system provider with a spare house key. This ensures emergency responders can enter the home if the senior is incapacitated and unable to unlock the door.

Using Medical Alarms as Passive Alarms

Another useful feature of some medical alarms is the ability to act as passive alarms. In this mode, seniors turn the alarm on at pre-determined times throughout the day to confirm that everything is okay. If the alarm isn’t activated within the set time, it’s assumed something may be wrong. Emergency medical personnel will attempt to contact the person, and if they cannot reach them, a response team is sent to check on their wellbeing.

No matter which type of medical alarm system you choose, Aussie Group Security can provide the ideal solution for your needs.

Contact Us for More Information

To learn more about medical alarms for yourself, a family member, or a friend, contact Aussie Group Security on 1300 795 446.